Shadowing Practice: nghe - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Part 2 Warm up Listen and fill in the blanks.
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Number 1 When did Jerry go to the head office?
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I think he left at 9 this morning.
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Number 2 When was Terry supposed to get here?
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An hour ago Number three.
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When were the directors supposed to be here?
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At 3 o 'clock.
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Number four.
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When is the sales conference?
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in 20 minutes.
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Number 5.
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When does the meeting finish?
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Not for another hour.
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Number 1.
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When will she leave for Canada?
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A. It's at the airport.
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P. She'll fly on the fourth.
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C. She left last Sunday.
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Thank you.
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Number two: When will the party begin?
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A. At 8 o 'clock, I think.
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B, it will be held in the main hall.
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C. I love parties very much.
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Part 2.
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Warm up.
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Listen and fill in the blanks.
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Number 1.
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Where are the copies?
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On the conference table.
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Number 2 Where did you go earlier?
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To a client's office.
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Number 3 Where should I take John?
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Try the new restaurant on the first floor.
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Number 4.
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Where did you go on the weekend?
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I went to the city museum.
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Number 5.
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Where will you be at 10 this morning?
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In my office.
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Number 1.
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Where does Mr. Leonard want me to put these plants?
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A. Leave them over here.
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B. He didn't plant flowers.
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C. No, he doesn't.
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Number two.
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Where will Ms. Harrison sit at the awards banquet?
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A. Benjamin won an award.
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B. The bank is on the right.
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C. The bank is on the right at the head table.
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Thank you.
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Select the best response to the question or statement.
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Number 1.
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Who should I see about the marketing reports?
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A. I think you can talk to Duffy.
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b It's not a required meeting.
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C. They bought it on Monday.
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Number 2.
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Who checks identification for visitors?
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A. The security guard B.
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I didn't bring one.
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C. No, just sign your name.
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Give it a try!
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A Listen to each dialogue and mark your answer.
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Number 1.
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Who sent the fax?
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a I'll take it over.
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Bean.
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Larry did earlier.
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Scene.
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This afternoon.
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Number 2 Who will pick John up at the airport?
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a.
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at the checkout counter.
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b At exactly 3 o 'clock.
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c.
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Probably Mary.
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Number 3 Who is the new guy in the sales department?
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a.
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for two years.
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b He's very nice.
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C. His name is Ron.
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Number 4.
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Who has the key to the storage room?
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A.
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to get some test tubes.
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B Check with the receptionist.
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C. I have to store some goods.
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Number 5 Who does John report to?
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a.
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Mr. Rodriguez.
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B. Yes, I have to report it.
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C. John usually does it.
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Give it a try!
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A. Listen to each dialogue and mark your answer.
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Number 1.
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Where is the new fax machine?
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a.
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over in the corner.
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B.
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to send some documents.
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c.
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John is using it.
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Number 2 Where are the contract papers?
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a.
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to read something B.
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In the filing cabinet, Scene.
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I will contact them.
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Number three.
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Where did you go earlier?
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A. No, I was late.
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B. Yes, I will go with you.
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To see my dentist.
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Number 4.
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Where should I put this box?
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a.
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These papers.
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B. In the next room.
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Yes, you should.
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Number 5 Where will Peter go this afternoon?
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a.
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at 1 o 'clock B near the office.
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C.
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to the Home Office.
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for one when did you get to the office this morning a in just a few hours B.
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At exactly 9am.
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C. I drove my car.
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Number 2.
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When will the shipment leave the plant?
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A. He lives a few blocks from here.
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B. Sure it will.
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See.
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Not until next week.
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Number 3 When is the last bust into the city?
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A. Let me check the schedule.
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B. It will last three hours.
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C. Buy taxi.
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Number 4.
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When does our lease expire?
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A. We signed the contract.
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B. Not for another two months.
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- See?
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- Yes, it does.
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Number 5.
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When would be a good time to meet?
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A Yes, it was excellent.
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B. Next Thursday would be perfect.
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C. I've met her quite a few times.
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Number 6.
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When does the next train leave for New York?
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A It's been delayed.
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b On the track 7.
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C I should leave work early.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 152 sentences and 695 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:07. The speaker talks slowly, about 76 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- clock /klɑk/ (noun) — A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
- dialogue /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ (noun) — A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
- blank /ˈblæŋk/ (noun) — The white spot in the centre of a target; hence (figuratively) the object to which anything is directed or aimed, the range of such aim.
- select /sɪˈlɛkt/ (verb) — To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.
- flower /ˈfloʊɚ/ (noun) — A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual…
- delay /dɪˈleɪ̯/ (noun) — A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
- tube /tuːb/ (noun) — Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape.
- taxi /ˈtæksi/ (noun) — A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare.
- identification /aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ (noun) — The act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
- lease /liːs/ (noun) — An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.
- bust /bʌst/ (verb) — To break.
- visitor /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ (noun) — Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.
- bean /ˈbi(ː)n/ (noun) — Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.
- dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ (noun) — A medical doctor who specializes in teeth.
- shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/ (noun) — A load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship).
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- fill in (verb) — To fill; to replace material that is absent or has been removed.
- warm up /ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/ (verb) — To become warmer.
- go on /ˈɡoʊˌɒn/ (verb) — To continue in extent.
- go with (verb) — To choose or accept (a suggestion).
- hold in (verb) — To keep something to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
- see about (verb) — To take care of; to attend to; to check up on.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, doesn't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: identification /aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/, receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/
- Long words — get the stress right: identification /aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like clock, dialogue, blank.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | will be held · been delayed |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I take · should I see · should I put |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will she · She'll fly · will the |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to store · have to report |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.